Researchers have demonstrated a novel microfluidic method to pattern organic films directly in air.
Editorial Board Member: Interview with Takao Someya
Takao Someya talks about his new role as an Advanced Electronics Materials Editorial Board member, his research priorities, and future applications of flexible electronics.
Porous polymer membrane can flex its muscles
A membrane that can lift 20 times its own weight when it comes into contact with a solvent vapour has been developed by a German/Chinese team.
Functionalizing microstructuring surfaces without distortion
A team at the University of Central Florida has developed an alternative route for functionalizing polymers using water-based chemistry.
Designing a colorimetric sensor for aliphatic hydrocarbons
J.-M. Kim and co-workers from Hanyang University have developed a sensor film that enables colorimetric differentiation among SAHCs.
Light triggered spontaneous assembly of nanoparticles to nanovesicles
A research team have reported a novel and versatile strategy to assemble inorganic NPs into sub-50 nm vesicles.
MaterialsViews at the EMRS Spring Conference
We’ll be attending the EMRS Spring Conference in Lille next week, and we’re going to keep you updated on all the latest.
Improving PSR to better emulate human skin
A Korean group enhance the sensitivity of pressure-sensitive rubber by introducing reverse-micelle-induced pores into conventional PSRs.
First demonstration of "microcrucible" nanowire growth
A mechanism of growth of anisotropic metal oxides that was predicted 20 years ago has been observed for the first time.
Biosensor combines graphene and mu-opioid receptor
Researchers create an artificial chemical sensor based on one of the human body’s most important receptors.